Troop Scribe

 

Description: The Scribe is the troop's secretary. He attends meetings of the Patrol Leaders Council and keeps a logbook of their discussions but is not a voting member. During Troop meetings he records attendance and dues payments and maintains the Troop advancement records.

 

     Responsible to: Assistant senior patrol leader (and works with the troop committee members)

 

     Qualifications: Must demonstrate rank and/or merit badge advancement in prior twelve months.

 

     Specific Duties:

 

• Attend and keep a log of patrol leaders' council meetings.
• Record attendance.
• Record advancement in troop records and on Troop/Team Advancement chart..
• Work with appropriate troop committee members responsible for finance, records, and advancement.
• Set a good example.
• Wear the uniform correctly.
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
• Show and help develop Scout spirit.
• Handle correspondence appropriately.

 

     Resources: As the troop scribe, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members. Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders. Some literature that can help you follow:

 

• Boy Scout Handbook, No. 33105
• Junior Leader Handbook, No. 33500A
• Boy Scout Requirements, No. 33215C
• Troop Program Resources, No. 33588
• Troop Program Features, Volume I, No 33110
• Troop Program Features, Volume II, No 33111
• Troop Program Features, Volume III, No 33112
• Boys’ Life magazines
• Copy of troop rules and policies
• Troop and patrol rosters
• Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
• Troop/Team Record Book, No. 34508B
• First Class – First Year Tracking Sheet, No. 34118A